LOUISBURG — Due to the current Federal Government shutdown, the USDA-NRCS Louisburg Field Office is closed. The Franklin Soil & Water Conservation District is open and can be reached at 919-526-2550.

Additionally, the Franklin Soil & Water Conservation District Board will hold the regular monthly Board Meeting Oct. 17, 9 a.m. The meeting will be held in the District conference room at 101-B South Bickett Blvd. The public is invited to attend.